Resume

KEENA SCHAERRER

801.427.3808

Keena@CoachKeena.com

OBJECTIVE:________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Teach individuals and groups lifelong fitness and health while providing a safe, enthusiastic and enjoyable environment. Assist companies in providing the opportunity of a healthy lifestyle and increased quality of life to their employees and increase productivity as a result. Bring triathlon to the mainstream population and teach people that triathlon is a sport that can be enjoyed by anyone at any age or ability. Positively and safely teach these individuals the physical and mental skills necessary to integrate a healthy lifestyle into their own lives.

EXPERIENCE:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

1994-PRESENT - Coach Keena Training Company, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Owner/Operator

  • Conduct personal fitness sessions for individuals. Conduct movement assessments and provide movement corrections, goal setting, weight loss, strength training and injury prevention for clients.
  • Provide specialized classes for specific demographics such as: Women on Weights; Core Strength Training for Athletes; Triathlon training for Women/beginners, etc.
  • Manage accounts receivable and payable as well as create all marketing via a personal website, online training, appearing on radio and podcast programs and presenting/lecturing at races and triathlon club meetings.
  • Motivate, educate and coach athletes as they train for triathlons of various distances and intensities.
  • Create effective training programs for athletes of all levels and abilities.
  • Founder and coordinator of a USA Triathlon recognized triathlon club that benefits over 400 athletes with training support and coaching.

2007-PRESENT - Ultimate Sports Lindon, Baseball & Softball Training Facility, Lindon, Utah

Co-Owner

  • Manage and provide indoor baseball & softball training for all ages and abilities.
  • Provide specialized sport related muscle specific training for a myriad of demographics.

2003-2005 - Utah Valley State College, Orem, Utah

Fitness Instructor/P.E. Department

  • Instruct college students in classes relating to health and fitness. Assign and grade homework, tests and participation. All while maintaining a positive and enjoyable learning environment.

1999-Present - American Fork Fitness Center, American Fork, Utah

Group Fitness Instructor/Trainer

  • Created and implemented “Triathlon 101” class. Train and coach beginning to advanced athletes to successful triathlon completion by teaching them how to swim, bike and run as well as nutrition for triathlon, transitions and positive mental attitude.
  • Created and implemented “Women on Weights” class. Trained hundreds of women of all ages, abilities and fitness levels to effectively use strength training as a viable way to stay strong and healthy.

2002-2006 - Gold’s Gym, Orem & American Fork, Utah

Cycling/Group Fitness Instructor/Triathlon Coach

  • Instruct large groups how to properly and safely use indoor cycling as an effective and exciting way to exercise, stay healthy and train for triathlons.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: __________________________________________________________________________________

1991-1995 – Brigham Young University, Provo, Ut.

  • B.S., Administrative Recreation Management
  • Minor in Health

1994-Present – American Council on Exercise

  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Certified Personal Trainer

2007-Present – National Association of Sports Medicine

  • Certified Personal Trainer

2005-Present – USA Triathlon

  • USAT Certified Level 1 Coach

2002 - AAISM

  • Certified group indoor Cycling Instructor

1994-Present – American Red Cross

  • Certified in CPR and First Aid